Nokia's Newest Range of Iconic Affordable Phones

In Chongqing, a city in the heart of China, Nokia reinforced its commitment and strategy to bringing the benefits of mobility to consumers in new growth markets.

During the event, Nokia introduced three new mobile phones targeted at first time users in these markets.

The Nokia 1112, Nokia 2310 and Nokia 2610 expand Nokia's portfolio of easy-to-use, reliable and affordable mobile phones. All three models are expected to begin shipping during the second quarter of 2006.

"For an increasing number of people in new growth markets like China, the mobile phone has quickly become an integral part of life - and the number of new mobile phone owners keeps growing," said Soren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia.

"In 2008, Nokia expects that 3 billion people will be owning a mobile phone, with much of this growth coming from markets like China, India, South-East Asia and Africa, where penetration levels are still relatively low."